BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad
This BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad is a flavour-packed side or main dish made with tender chicken, veggies, cheese, and a creamy BBQ ranch dressing—perfect for potlucks and summer meals.
Servings 6
Calories 432kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups fusilli uncooked
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
- 1 cup canned corn drained
- 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 red pepper diced
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, chicken, corn, black beans, red pepper, green onions, and cheddar cheese.
- Pour the BBQ ranch dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1016IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2mg
